AP787043 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Award 1998
13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE
13.1 A procedure for the avoidance or resolution of disputes will apply in all enterprises covered by this award. The mechanism and procedures for resolving industrial disputes will include, but not be limited to the following:
13.1.1 The matter will first be discussed between the aggrieved employee and the employee’s supervisor;
13.1.2 If the matter is not settled, the parties will arrange further discussions involving more senior management as appropriate. The employee may invite a union official or delegate to be involved in the discussions;
13.1.3 If the matter remains unresolved, the employer may refer it to a more senior level of management and the employee may invite a more senior union official to be involved in the discussions;
13.1.4 If there is no resolution to the matter after the above-mentioned procedure, the parties may jointly or individually refer the matter to the Commission for assistance in resolving the matter;
13.1.5 While the parties attempt to resolve the matter, work will continue as normal unless the employee has a reasonable concern about an imminent risk to his or her health and safety;
13.1.6 In the event of any dispute that occurs, the union will ensure that its members comply with reasonable directions issued by the employer in order to protect the safety of employees, consumers and the general public.
13.2 Redundancy disputes
[13.2 inserted by PR950068 ppc 01Aug04]
13.2.1 Paragraphs 13.2.2 and 13.2.3 impose additional obligations on an employer where an employer contemplates termination of employment due to redundancy and a dispute arises (a redundancy dispute). These additional obligations do not apply to employers who employ fewer than 15 employees.
13.2.2 Where a redundancy dispute arises, and if it has not already done so, an employer must provide affected employees and the relevant union or unions (if requested by any affected employee) in good time, with relevant information including:
13.2.3 Where a redundancy dispute arises and discussions occur in accordance with this clause the employer will, as early as possible, consult on measures taken to avert or to minimise any proposed redundancies and measures to mitigate the adverse affects of any proposed redundancies on the employees concerned.
